平石ビーズネックレス
「貝」を意味するサントドミンゴ語に由来するヘイシは、伝統的にネックレス用の貝ビーズを指していました。今日では、どんな素材でも作られる小さな手作りのビーズを指します。サントドミンゴ・プエブロ（ケワ）のアーティストは、最も熟練したヘイシ製作者として知られています。小さなビーズを作るには、素材（貝、石、サンゴ）を帯状に切り、小さな正方形に切った後、中央に穴を開けます。伝統的に、穴はサボテンの槍で開けられていました。糸に通した粗い正方形のビーズは、糸を回転する石の車輪に押し当てて形を整え、滑らかにします。その過程で、元の素材の60～70％が失われます。
Sometimes the price is reflected in where you purchase the piece. Some stores have higher rents, sometimes an artist is more in need of a quicker sale. There are many varying factors. Some of the stone might be from the same mine but some of it may be natural, some turquoise maybe treated or enhanced. The one thing you should remember, is if you like it treat your self and buy it. Because you will not see the exact piece again. I watched a beautiful piece of jewelry get away because I waited too long.
I found that to be a simple straight forward description of the process. I still have wondered if when they make heishi beads with turquoise,do they use slab stone,or is it made from small chips. I guess from the description if they cut it into squares, I guess it would be a slab. I also have seen the price range that is so widespread, I could believe that has something to do with the type of turquoise used, but I have seen the same turquoise used and one necklace may be under a couple hundred dollars,and then another with the same turquoise,and the price may be a couple thousand dollars. I know there has to be something different to cause such a wide spread in pricing,and I am comparing the same turquoise and the same bead size and length of necklace.Any idea why?
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